Evidence supporting the use of: Verbascoside
For the health condition: Infection (viral)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Verbascoside, also known as acteoside, is a phenylethanoid glycoside found in various medicinal plants such as Verbascum and Plantago species. There is some scientific interest in verbascoside for its potential antiviral properties, primarily based on preclinical studies. Laboratory experiments (in vitro) have shown that verbascoside exhibits inhibitory effects against certain viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and enterovirus 71. The proposed mechanisms of action include interference with viral replication and modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation.
However, the evidence supporting verbascoside’s use for viral infections remains limited to cell culture and a few animal studies. There are no published human clinical trials evaluating its efficacy or safety as an antiviral agent. Most of the current data derive from isolated compound testing or extracts rich in verbascoside, making it difficult to attribute effects solely to this compound.
In summary, there is some preliminary scientific evidence indicating that verbascoside possesses antiviral activity in laboratory settings, but clinical evidence in humans is lacking. Thus, while verbascoside is being investigated for its antiviral potential, its use to treat or support viral infection in humans is not well validated and should be considered experimental at this stage.
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Alliin
Allium tuberosum
alpha-pinene
Alstonia scholaris
Amor seco
anamu
Andrographis
andrographolide
apple cider vinegar
arabinogalactan
Artepillin C
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aucubin
Aureobasidium pullulans
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baicalin
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barberry
Bauhinia
bee propolis
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berberine
beta-glucan
betel
betulinic acid
black cumin
Blepharis
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Brazilian peppertree
burdock
calamus
Campsiandra angustifolia
carvacrol
cassia bark
casticin
cat's claw
Centipeda
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Coptis chinensis
coriolus mushroom
curcumin
cuspidatum root
Cymbidium goeringii
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
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echinacea purpurea
elderberry
eucalyptus
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fernbush
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galangin
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ginger
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golden shower tree
goldenseal
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honeysuckle
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Hypericin
immunoglobin G
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iodine
Ivy
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knotgrass
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lauric acid
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lichen
licorice root
liverwort
Lomatium
mangosteen
mangostin
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Matapalo Tree
Microtea debilis
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oriental arborvitae
pau d'arco
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phlorotannins
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pistacia integerrima gall
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ravinsara
reishi mushroom
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Sambucus nigra
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selenium
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spirulina
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turmeric
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vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
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Other health conditions supported by Verbascoside
ArthritisBruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Colds (antiviral)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eczema
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
